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I wonder if a free-spinning prop on a broken tranny would not have the same
drag as a spinning prop which is turning the motor? I'd be inclined to say
they would differ. Tom
--- Bob White <bob@bob-white.com> wrote:
Somenone else recently reported a spinning prop having negligable effect
on engine out glide. (Dave Leonard maybe?). I'm thinking that the
biggest effect occurs with a C/S prop that goes to flat pitch when it
looses oil pressure. I think twins often use feathering props for that
reason.
Bob White
On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:41:53 -0500
"Tracy Crook" <lors01@msn.com> wrote:
He glided about 20 miles from an altitude of only 5000 ft with the prop
freewheeling! I've heard several times that a freewheeling prop (no
engine drag on it) would generate lots of drag. Another sacred cow shot
down : )
> > Tracy -- http://www.bob-white.com
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